Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty similar but the FH8 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The FH8 was introduced 5 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH8 grades vs the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH8 against the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and RX100 V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and RX100 V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH8 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 V will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.